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After Eights

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Janeaustenrocks · 02/04/2024 20:34

Asked DS to get me some treats while he was at Tesco and he bought me After Eights. Just that.
AIBU to be gutted

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Janeaustenrocks · 02/04/2024 21:41

He knows I love Turkish Delight. There was no excuse.
I've told him I'll put it them away for Christmas as they're hard to get hold of then. He told me not to be daft there's about 300 boxes on the shelf.

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Janeaustenrocks · 02/04/2024 21:39

AnImaginaryCat · 02/04/2024 21:16

Well he's a wrong un.

Is he too old to put up for adoption?

Yeah, he's 27.

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Yellowtrouser · 02/04/2024 21:21

My DH often ask for a treat in a similar way but wont say what he actually wants. It is really annoying, especially when going to a metro/local supermarket. Why dont you just ask for some chocolate if that is what you know you would like?

BoohooWoohoo · 02/04/2024 21:19

How old is he and do you think he wanted to try After Eights ?

nettybud · 02/04/2024 21:16

I prefer Mintola myself.

AnImaginaryCat · 02/04/2024 21:16

Well he's a wrong un.

Is he too old to put up for adoption?

SallyWD · 02/04/2024 21:14

They're the best

gimmegimmegimmeagin · 02/04/2024 21:13

Maybe they were on club card special.
@Boombatty I love the idea of freeezing them !

emmetgirl · 02/04/2024 21:12

I'll have them!

ilovemyspace · 02/04/2024 21:11

OP I'm with you! If my husband didn't know me well enough to know what I considered a treat I'd be gutted too!
Nothing worse than looking forward to a surprise treat and then being disappointed.

Never mind, if this is what he considers a treat, then you know exactly what to get him for his birthday!! 😎😎 (unless he actually likes After Eights!)

chickenwings2 · 02/04/2024 21:01

Janeaustenrocks · 02/04/2024 20:34

Asked DS to get me some treats while he was at Tesco and he bought me After Eights. Just that.
AIBU to be gutted

I'd be crying

Cuppachuchu · 02/04/2024 20:59

Next time tell him you want a giant toblerone/a jam doughnut/packet of maltesers. Poor lad.

Lovehearts82 · 02/04/2024 20:58

I like After Eights because i cant eat a whole box, as im not a fan of dark chocolate 😆
Now i loved when they used to do the Blue version that was Milk Chocolate, those were heaven 😋

EveryoneJapan · 02/04/2024 20:55

You’re unreasonable because After Eights are great and if you wanted something specific, you should’ve specified.

MrsTerryPratchett · 02/04/2024 20:54

I thought you were going to say someone left the wrapper in, taking the mint. That's U.

Housefullofcatsandkids · 02/04/2024 20:52

It's a bit weird, I don't think I would expect After Eights if I asked for a treat from the shop but at the same time it is a treat from the shop lol! If my other half came back with After Eights I'd probably laugh and say "how weird" and then eat them lol!

Boombatty · 02/04/2024 20:49

Crush and mix into ice cream.

Blend with milk and ice cream into a milkshake.

Freeze them and you can chew on them for hours 😋

nibblesbybibbles · 02/04/2024 20:48

I love them 😊

MumChp · 02/04/2024 20:48

He tried. Next time be more specific.

jengachampion · 02/04/2024 20:47

Janeaustenrocks · 02/04/2024 20:34

Asked DS to get me some treats while he was at Tesco and he bought me After Eights. Just that.
AIBU to be gutted

YANBU! What a weird thing to get. A treat is a tube of smarties or biscuit from the bakery or something. After Eights taste like toothpaste 🤢

NCFTS · 02/04/2024 20:47

I would love After eights, but yes, if you are not a fan of them I can understand your disappointment!

IvorTheEngineDriver · 02/04/2024 20:46

Dark chocolate and minty cream?

Yeah. YABU.

OK mint crisps are better but a bird in the hand and all that...

Bluebellsinthewind · 02/04/2024 20:44

I would have to eat them with a coffee a la 80s style Grin

AmyDudley · 02/04/2024 20:44

Gin and tonic flavour After Eights are lovely.

wallybobs · 02/04/2024 20:41

I'd be thrilled!